Kate Riggs
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Accomplished CV Sonographer with expertise in advanced sonography techniques at Integris Baptist Medical Center. Excelled in compassionate patient care and ultrasound-guided procedures, enhancing diagnostic accuracy. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, improving patient care. Mentored peers in best practices, demonstrating professionalism and ethics. Proficient in Epic, Merge, and Phillips operating systems, ensuring seamless imaging documentation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CV Sonographer
Integris Baptist Medical Center
Oklahoma City
03.2013 - Current
- Operated ultrasound equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic images for physician evaluations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to assess patient conditions and determine appropriate sonographic procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records and imaging documentation adhering to hospital protocols.
- Educated patients on ultrasound procedures, ensuring comfort and understanding throughout the process.
- Mentored students and new hires in best practices for image acquisition and patient care techniques.
- Collaborated with cardiologist, anesthesiologist, and surgeons for timely and accurate reporting of findings, improving patient care.
- Demonstrated versatility in performing various types of ultrasounds including echocardiograms, peripheral vascular studies, pediatric echocardiograms, and pre and perioperative transesophageal echocardiograms for structural cases.
Education
Bachelors in Medical Imaging And Radiation Science -
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City05-2012
Skills
- Compassionate patient care
- Ultrasound-guided procedures
- Patient safety
- Professionalism and ethics
- PACS, EPIC, and Phillips Ultrasound systems
- Advanced sonography techniques
- Continuous learning mindset
Accomplishments
- Successfully passed registry for adult cardiac and achieved RDCS.
- Attended multiple courses for advanced 3D Imaging in structural heart programs.
- Attended course geared for advanced cardiac sonographer testing.
- Led lecture on "Quantification of mitral regurgitation and Mitraclip" at IHSS meeting.
Certification
- RDCS License - Awarded 05/18/2013
- AHA Basic Life Support - 05/28/2025
Timeline
CV Sonographer
Integris Baptist Medical Center
03.2013 - Current
Bachelors in Medical Imaging And Radiation Science -
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center